5 Points Church Podcast

Hope Through Suffering: Psalm 22

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Long before Jesus uttered these words on the cross, King David wrote them from a place of raw, agonizing isolation. In this episode, we dive into Psalm 22 to explore what it looks like to navigate deep pain, confusion, and suffering without losing our faith. Join us as we discover how David moves from heartbreaking lament to radical trust—and how this ancient song ultimately points us to the One who suffered on our behalf.

The God of Stupendous Strength: Psalm 21

How strong is God, really? It’s easy to say we believe God is powerful, but when we face uncertainty, unanswered prayers, injustice, or impossible circumstances, we often reveal how small our view of Him can be. Psalm 21 pulls back the curtain and reminds us that God’s strength is far greater than we imagine. As the companion psalm to Psalm 20, this song celebrates God’s answer to His people’s prayers. We see a God whose strength saves His people, secures them through His steadfast love, and strikes down evil in perfect justice. Along the way, Psalm 21 points us beyond David to the greater King, Jesus Christ—the One who won the ultimate victory over sin, death, and Satan and who will one day return to make all things right.

How To Trust in God - Psalm 20

When trouble comes, where do you run? Psalm 20 gives us a picture of God’s people facing uncertainty, danger, and need. Rather than trusting in their own strength, resources, or abilities, they turn to God in prayer and worship. As they pray for their king before battle, they declare one of the most famous statements in Scripture: “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” In this message, we walk through Psalm 20 verse-by-verse, exploring what it means to trust, what the Bible means by God’s “name,” and how this Psalm ultimately points to Jesus—the true Anointed One who entered the ultimate day of trouble, defeated sin and death, and secured salvation for His people. Big Idea: Victory belongs to those who trust in the name of the Lord.

Gospel Armor: Ephesians 6:13-20

What does it actually mean to “put on the armor of God”? In this message from Ephesians 6, we see that spiritual warfare is ultimately a call to stand firm in Christ—trusting the gospel, walking in truth, and remaining dependent on God through prayer.

Standing Firm: Ephesians 6:10-13

Our battle isn't against flesh and blood; it's a spiritual battle. How then do we stand firm?